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Senior American adults remember the 1950s as the “golden age” of America.

During that time period, anyone that wanted to work could find a job. Back in 1950, America was considered to be a “land of opportunity.” Millions of manufacturing businesses operated in most cities and towns. Their finished product was sold around the world. There was less crime, less divorce and miniscule personal debt. The rest of the world deeply admired the U.S.

Pat Doane, Jim Hays and Lori Faile of Ruston’s Planning and Zoning staff are to be commended and thanked for the tireless work they had done to make Ruston 21’s Zoning Ordinance become a reality. After one and one half years of meetings with Ruston’s citizens and Clearzoning of Michigan, Jim Hays presented the ordinance to Ruston’s Zoning Commission. After a brief discussion among members, the commission voted to send the ordinance on to Ruston’s City Council.

This August, a family in Ruston enjoyed a special experience by welcoming into their home a high school exchange student from Thailand. This volunteer host family is participating in the SHARE! Student Exchange Program for the 2014-15 school year. And this international exchange student is eager to learn about how Americans live.

Louisiana’s incredible sports culture is certainly one of our state’s major bragging points. Soon, we’ll have a place to celebrate it when the long-awaited Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum opens next summer in Natchitoches.

Now, Louisiana sports fans have an urgent opportunity. The Hall of Fame Foundation is racing toward an Oct. 31 deadline to meet a $250,000 Challenge Grant with all proceeds supporting completion of exhibits for the museum. The state has provided $21.7 million in funding for this magnificent celebration of excellence in Louisiana, and the Hall of Fame Foundation is within range of its goal of $1.1 million in private money to complete the exhibit plan.